Explore the Family Name Origel
The meaning of Origel
Hispanic (Mexico): probably a habitational name from a place called Origel, in Castile (Spain), which no longer exists. Compare Oregel.
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How common is the last name Origel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Origel has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved from 53,299th place in 2000 to 42,720th place in 2010, which represents a positive change of 19.85%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 39.29%, from 364 people in 2000 to 507 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which rose by 30.77% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #42,720 | 19.85% |
| Count | 364 | 507 | 39.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Origel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Origel identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 95.60% of Origels identified as Hispanic, though this proportion slightly decreased to 93.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Origels who identify as White saw an increase of 49.30%, growing from 3.57% in 2000 to 5.33% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.6% | 93.89% | -1.79% |
| White | 3.57% | 5.33% | 49.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |